Donna Ntambue, a former star athlete from McGill University, has been named to the Canadian national team for the 2026 World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, scheduled for May 2-3. This prestigious event serves as a step toward the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing and a qualifier for the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest. Ntambue is making her third consecutive appearance at the World Relays, having competed in previous years in China and the Bahamas. A national finalist in the 100m at the 2024 Canadian Olympic Trials, she holds McGill's record in the 60 meters with a time of 7.32 seconds.

By the Numbers
  • Ntambue holds the McGill record for the 60m at 7.32 seconds.
  • She was a national finalist at the 2024 Canadian Olympic Trials in the 100m.
State of Play
  • The Canadian team consists of 29 athletes: 17 women and 12 men.
  • The top 14 teams in the 4x100m and 4x400m will qualify for Budapest 2026 based on their performance.
What's Next

The competition will play a critical role for athletes seeking to secure their spots for the 2026 Championships in Budapest, with qualification ending on August 24, 2026. Performance at the World Relays will impact team selections for future major competitions.

Bottom Line

Donna Ntambue's selection reaffirms her status as a top Canadian sprinter, and her performance in the upcoming World Relays will be crucial for her career trajectory, impacting her potential qualification for the prestigious championships ahead.